For more info on Siemen Wind Power go to: www.energy.siemens.com
Monday, November 9, 2009
Complete wind power solutions for onshore, offshore and service projects
As demand for clean power generation to meet the world’s growing energy need increases, Siemens Wind Power has the answers. With highly efficient, robust and reliable wind turbines, Siemens has a demonstrated history in delivering proven solutions to onshore, coastal and offshore sites. Siemens Wind Power’s service team is dedicated to keeping the turbines running optimally throughout their entire lifecycle. Siemens also offers integrated solutions and services that meet the demands of the entire wind energy conversion chain.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Mighty Maxine, A Shark's Legacy
Videos produced by Lesley.
Watch this video about Maxine, the famous ragged tooth shark, who was released after 9 years in captivity and help us to save our sharks by signing the petition it refers to. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Apple leaves US Chamber of Commerce over climate clash
WASHINGTON (AFP) -
Computing giant Apple defected from the US Chamber of Commerce, as a growing rift emerges over the group's opposition to tough climate change rules, according to a letter.
The firm "supports regulating greenhouse gas emissions, and it is frustrating to find the chamber at odds with us in this effort," saidApple vice president Catherine Novelli, on Tuesday.
Apple is the fourth major US corporation to walk out of the group over its stance on climate change. Pacific Gas and Electricity,PNM Resources and Exelon have taken similar moves.
Sporting goods titan Nike dropped its responsibilities on the chamber's board but remains a member.
"We would prefer the chamber take a more progressive stance on this critical issue and play a constructive role in addressing theclimate crisis," said the Apple letter dated October 5, published in US media.
"However, because the Chamber's position differs so sharply with Apple's, we have decided to resign our membership effective immediately."
Chamber president Thomas Donohue said Apple did not understand the chamber's goals.
"I am sorry to learn of Apple's resignation," Donohue wrote in a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
"The US Chamber of Commerce continues to support strong federal legislation and a binding international agreement to reduce carbon emissions and address climate change."
Donohue said the chamber opposed a draft climate change bill currently before the US Senate that sets a target of reducinggreenhouse gases from 2005 levels by 20 percent by 2020.
The House of Representatives approved its version in June, setting a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020, and 83 percent by 2050.
The bill "will cause Americans to lose their jobs and shift greenhouse emissions overseas, negating potential climate benefits," Donohue said, citing "numerous" studies.
"An effective climate change response must include all major CO2 emitting economies, promote new technologies, emphasize efficiency, ensure affordable energy for families and businesses, and defend American jobs while returning our economy to prosperity," argued the chamber chief.
The chamber claims to be the world's largest business federation with three million members.
"While we'll continue to represent the broad majority of our membership on this goal, we recognize that there are some companies who stand to gain more than others with the current options on the table," said chamber spokesman Eric Wohlschlegel.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
DJ JOURNEY & GREEN DRINKS WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO SOLAR ONE
Fully solar powered venue will feature incredible views, complimentary food,
and an open bar at the nation’s premier eco-networking event
New York, NY – On Tuesday, June 9th 2009, starting at 6pm, Green Drinks NYC (http://www.greendrinksnyc.com
“You don’t have to be a green energy enthusiast to realize the power of watching the sun set over the East River while it powers the very event you are attending – we are extremely excited to once again host this year’s event at Solar One,” said Margaret Lydecker, founder of Green Drinks NYC.
In addition to the stunning views, the Green Drinks NYC event will feature a diverse array of opportunities to network, both professionally and personally. A dynamic group of 7 Green Drinkers will speak on various projects, the increasingly popular speed networking sessions will be bustling, and the usual array of diverse business professionals and entrepreneurs will be there to meet. DJ Journey will be spinning and dancing will take place into the night.
Attendees will enjoy an open bar thanks to the generosity of Steaz, Sambazon, Crop Organic Vodka, Cuca Fresca (caipirinhas), and local brewery Six Point Craft Ales, along with complimentary food thanks to The City Bakery, Rabbit Mafia catering, Organic Nectars, Dagoba Chocolates, Chipotle, and Chickpea.
In keeping with the low-impact energy theme, in-town hybrid car service will be provided by NYC Green Car, New York’s premier hybrid car service (http://www.nycgreenar.com). Free admission is provided to anyone who swims or kayaks over from Brooklyn.
Sponsor tables will be attended by Take Shape for Life, a provider of life health coaches, Tri-State Biodiesel, a New York City-based company dedicated to providing the surrounding region with clean, renewable Biodiesel fuel made from recycled cooking oil, Community Wind Energy, dedicated to supplying the demand for fuel-free energy through the construction of new wind farms, and Sustainable NYC, a local store that offers organic, fair-trade, re-purposed, biodegradable products and gifts.
Silent auction prizes include a private wine tasting from Long Island-based Martha Clara Vineyards, a Harbor Adventure Tour from LIC Boathouse, Clean Plate NYC books, and rental gift certificates from Gear to Go Outfitters, among others. A portion of event proceeds go to benefit Solar One as they have every year. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased here: https://www.brownpapertickets.
Solar One is located at 2420 FDR Drive, between 23rd Street and East River. The event will take place on June 9th 2009 from 6-10pm.
Further information can be found at http://www.greendrinksnyc.com/
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Swine Flu..... This is serious! Learn more about the symptoms
This article is about influenza in swine. For the 2009 outbreak in humans, see 2009 swine flu outbreak.
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Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu) refers to influenza caused by those strains of influenza virus that usually infect pigs and are called swine influenza virus (SIV).[1] Swine influenza is common in pigs in the midwestern United States (and occasionally in other states), Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe (including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Italy), Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and other parts of eastern Asia.[1]
Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common. When it is transmitted, it does not always cause human influenza; often, the only sign of infection is the presence of antibodies, detectable only by laboratory tests. When transmission results in influenza in a human, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of catching swine flu. However, only about fifty such transmissions have been recorded since the mid-20th Century, when identification of influenza subtypes became possible. (Importantly, eating pork does not pose a risk of infection.) Rarely, these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human. In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort.
The 2009 flu outbreak in humans that is widely known as "swine flu" is due to an apparently virulent new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that was produced by reassortment from one strain of human influenza virus, one strain of avian influenza virus, and two separate strains of swine influenza. The origin of this new strain is unknown, and the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) reports that this strain has not been isolated in pigs.[2] It passes with apparent ease from human to human, an ability attributed to an as-yet unidentified mutation.[3] This 2009 H1N1 strain causes the normal symptoms of influenza, such as fever, coughing and headache.[4]
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